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Freep
Explorer
Jun 07, 2019

Weird thunking sound when charging lifeline AGMs

We went out for a quick weekend trip with no issues and I plugged the camper in when we got home. At some point over the next week the AC outlet tripped its circuit breaker and I drained my two 100 AH...
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YC_1
Nomad
Jun 07, 2019
If it is actually a battery making the noise I would cover it with a blanket as I carefully take it out. Safety goggles, gloves, water hose nearby and on.

No battery should ever make a noise like that. If the plates are somehow moving about this thing could be about to explode do to an internal short.

Water anything down that might get splattered by acid. This is a no joke dangerous situation.

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